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How a common sunscreen ingredient damages coral reefs
London: Researchers have identified a mechanism by which oxybenzone – a common sunscreen component – may be hastening the demise of reefs. The study, led by Stanford University, could help guide the development…
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Study finds climate change-resistant corals could provide lifeline to battered reefs
Pennsylvania: As coral reefs are known to be the habitats for scores of marine animals, it’s extremely essential to preserve them. At a time when coral bleaching is causing damage to the…
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Coral disease risk factors revealed
Washington D.C.: In a recent study, a team of international researchers have used a statistical technique typically employed in human epidemiology to determine the ecological risk factors affecting the prevalence of two…
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Coral reefs shifting away from equator, researchers point out
Washington: The number of young corals on tropical reefs has declined by 85 per cent – and doubled on subtropical reefs – during the last four decades. According to recent findings, Coral…
